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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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