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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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