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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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