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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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