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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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