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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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