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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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