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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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