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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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