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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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