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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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