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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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