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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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