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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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