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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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