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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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