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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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