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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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