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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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