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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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