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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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