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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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