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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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