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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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