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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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