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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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