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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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