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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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