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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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