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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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