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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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