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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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