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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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