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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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