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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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