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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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