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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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