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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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