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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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