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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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