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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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