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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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