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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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