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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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