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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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