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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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