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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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