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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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