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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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