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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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