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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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