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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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