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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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