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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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