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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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