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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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