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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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