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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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