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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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