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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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