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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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