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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies 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 in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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