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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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