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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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