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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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