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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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