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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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