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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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