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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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