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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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