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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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