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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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