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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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