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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)