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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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