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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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