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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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