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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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