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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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