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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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