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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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