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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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