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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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