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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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