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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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