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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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