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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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