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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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