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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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