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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies 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 optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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