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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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