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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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