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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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