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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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