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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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