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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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