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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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