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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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