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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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