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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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