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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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