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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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