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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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