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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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