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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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