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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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