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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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