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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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