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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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