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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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