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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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