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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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