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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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