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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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