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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting 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 authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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