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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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