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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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