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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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