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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with 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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