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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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