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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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