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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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