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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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