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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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