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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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