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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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