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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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