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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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