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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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