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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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