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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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