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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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