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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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