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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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