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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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