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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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