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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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