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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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