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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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