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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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