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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with 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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