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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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