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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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