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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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