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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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