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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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