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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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