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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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