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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)