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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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