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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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