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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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