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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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