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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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