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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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