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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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