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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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