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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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