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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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