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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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