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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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