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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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