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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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