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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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