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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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