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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the 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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