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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines 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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