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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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