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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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