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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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