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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 (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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