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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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