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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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