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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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