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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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