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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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