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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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