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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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