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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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