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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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