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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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