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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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