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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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