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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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