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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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