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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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