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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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