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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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