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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major 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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