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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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