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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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