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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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