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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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