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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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