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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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