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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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