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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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