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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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