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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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