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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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