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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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