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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education