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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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