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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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