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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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