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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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