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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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