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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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