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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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