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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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