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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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