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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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