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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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