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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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