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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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