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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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