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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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