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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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