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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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