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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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