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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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