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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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