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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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