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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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