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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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