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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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