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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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