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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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