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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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