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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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