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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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