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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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