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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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