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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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