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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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