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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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