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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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