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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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