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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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