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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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