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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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