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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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