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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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