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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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