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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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