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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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