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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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