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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses 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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