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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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