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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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