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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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