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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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