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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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