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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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