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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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