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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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