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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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