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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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