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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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