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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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