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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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