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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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