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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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