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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the 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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