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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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