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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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