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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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