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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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