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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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