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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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