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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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