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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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