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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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