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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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