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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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