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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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