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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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