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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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