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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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