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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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