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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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