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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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