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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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