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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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