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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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