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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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