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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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