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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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