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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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