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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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