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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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