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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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