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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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