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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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