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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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