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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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