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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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