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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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