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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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