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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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