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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping 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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