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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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