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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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