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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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