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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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