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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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