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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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