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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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