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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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