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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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