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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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