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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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