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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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