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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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