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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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