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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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