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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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