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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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