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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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