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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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