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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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