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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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