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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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