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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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