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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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