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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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