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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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