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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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