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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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