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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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