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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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