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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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