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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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