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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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