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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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