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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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