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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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