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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)