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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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