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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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