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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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