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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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