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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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