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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes 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. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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