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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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