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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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