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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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