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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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