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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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