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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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