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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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