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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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

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