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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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