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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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