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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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