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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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