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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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