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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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