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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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