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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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