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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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