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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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