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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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