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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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