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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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