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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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