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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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