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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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