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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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