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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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