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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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