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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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