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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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