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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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