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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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