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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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