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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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