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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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