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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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