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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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