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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches 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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