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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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