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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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