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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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