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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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