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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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