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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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