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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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