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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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