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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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