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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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