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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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