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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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