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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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