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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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