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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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