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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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