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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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