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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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