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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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