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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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