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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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