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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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