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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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