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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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