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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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