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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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