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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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