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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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