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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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