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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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