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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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