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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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