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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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