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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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