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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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