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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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