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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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