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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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