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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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