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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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