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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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