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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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