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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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