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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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