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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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