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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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