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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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