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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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