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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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