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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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