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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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