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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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