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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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