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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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