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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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