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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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