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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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