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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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