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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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