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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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