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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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