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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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