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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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