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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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