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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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