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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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