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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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