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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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