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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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