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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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