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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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