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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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