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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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