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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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