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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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