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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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