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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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