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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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