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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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