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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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