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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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