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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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