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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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