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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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