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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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