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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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