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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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