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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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