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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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