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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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