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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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