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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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