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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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