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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key 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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