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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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