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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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