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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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