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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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