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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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