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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure 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 courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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