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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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