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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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