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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.

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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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