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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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