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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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