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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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