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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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