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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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