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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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