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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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