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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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