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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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