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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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