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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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