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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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