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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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