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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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