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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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