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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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