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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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