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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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