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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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