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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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