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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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