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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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