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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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