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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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