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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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