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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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