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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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