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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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